Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered a full investigation into Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM 1.
The order comes after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) filed a formal complaint, alleging that the musician disrupted a flight’s safe operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on August 5, 2025.
According to a statement by police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NCAA’s complaint cites a breach of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations of 2023.
The statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force has received an official petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over an alleged incident involving Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1). He is accused of engaging in unruly conduct that allegedly obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft, in violation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, 2023 following a reported incident on 5 August 2025 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
“In response, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the matter, to unravel the circumstances which led to the ugly incident and ensure justice is served accordingly.
“The Force hereby assures the public of its commitment to upholding safety and security within Nigeria’s aviation sector, while assuring stakeholders in the sector of improved collaboration towards aviation security and strict compliance with aviation laws.”
The altercation, which occurred on a ValueJet flight to Lagos, reportedly began when airline staff suspected the singer was carrying a flask containing alcohol, a prohibited item on domestic flights.
According to reports, KWAM 1’s refusal to hand over the flask escalated into a standoff where he allegedly prevented the aircraft from taxiing.
Source: X | PoliceNG
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